It's almost September. Time to go back to school. Come join me for a day-long painting workshop! EVENT DETAILS Thursday, September 30 |...

Springtime brings warmer weather, growth, and hope! A season of new beginnings. I am hopeful. With longer days now in Charlotte, our yard...

What a year it has been. Many of us are not having the celebration we had envisioned, but I hope you can find your silver lining. For me,...

Despite the craziness of 2020, the summer was busy and productive. After a slight delay, my daughter got married, the family enjoyed a...

Given the current circumstances, I have had the opportunity to spend more time in the studio. Because of that, I have a plethora of...

This Mother's Day, give a bouquet that lasts! Check out these colorful oil paintings to find the perfect gift for a loved one (or...

Here is what I have been up to: Rural scenes with high horizons. Focusing on composition, I am creating a high focal point in the...

As I put together these photos from the past year, three things stood out: painting, teaching, and traveling. I have been fortunate to...

Recent Obsession: It has been a long, dry summer here and I could not resist painting the limelight hydrangea that bloom in the heat of...

Join me for a pop-up garden party art show full of florals, figures, and other small works. Twenty artists with a colorful variety of...

Those are the words of Michelangelo, renowned sculptor, painter, and architect, at age 87. Despite his enormous skill, he recognized that...

Whether you are trying to become a full-time artist or simply want a place to jot down ideas, the first place to start is a sketchbook....

In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy for the true purpose to get lost in the trips to the mall. But for me, it...

I paint nests because not only are they delicate and naturally sculpted, but they’ve come to symbolize home; whether for newlyweds...

Stop By Our One-Day Pop-Up Art Show Swing by this Wednesday, November 14th from 11am-6pm to see original art by me, Libby Smart and Fonda...

I am excited to announce that I will be teaching the Fundamentals of Painting course at Braitman Studios; it is a 12-week course for...

In May I attended the Plein Air South Convention in Port St. Joe, Florida. 5 days of presentations, demonstrations, instruction, and...

I am excited to share my new wall system easel. In an effort to paint larger and more "in series," Stan Gathwright, Charlotte carpenter...

While visiting my artistic daughter, Eryn, in DC, we visited the National Portrait Gallery. Oh, what a treat! If you are ever in our...

I would have never guessed the joy I would receive from being able to escape to a cabin in the quiet Appalachian mountains. With barns,...